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GL.iNet Travel Routers (Refurb): GL-MT300N-V2 (Mango) $13.90, GL-AR750 (Creta)

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whodiini
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you are partially correct. It depends on whether or not you need VPN and the login protocol of the cruise line internet. The one I posted works with all protocols including EAP. Even the more expensive ones sometimes dont have EAP. I had the slate model but upgraded first to the Beryl AX model, since on paper that seemed better. But actually using it tells you what the issues were. The Beryl AX didnt have EAP, only worked with an older version of software (with bugs) and it ran hot. Had issues connecting to my VPN and couldnt get VPN to work reliably. So even though it was newer and more expensive and better on paper, it had fewer capabilities, I finally ended up with hte version I posted, had EAP, ran on a more updated firmware, was power efficient and never got hot and was fast enough. It paid for itself many times over on the cruise. (Saved me 2 people x $15/day x 16 days) = $480.) It was worth it spending $90 for certainty vs $20 uncertainty prior to the trip. Yes it was 4x the cost of the $20 model, but if it didnt work, it would have cost me a lot more than the additional money

BTW, I see posts all the time of people that claim model X is better based on specs, but actually never tried it. Wish they would put disclaimers and not be so certain of their claims. (Not talking about your post). Most important for a travel router to me is useability.
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whodiini
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These are older obsolete versions. For me, they arent worth the bother despite the low cost. IF you want a travel router, I highly recommend this one:
https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL...R2PX&psc=1

I used it on a recent cruise with it plugged into an Anker phone battery and it worked as a hotspot all over the ship for my family. Worked perfectly. Also used it in VPN mode to connect back to my home network and while slow, worked OK. (It was slow because the ship internet speed was slow. )
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One thing I learned from this post is that there are a lot of slickdealsers that go on cruises.
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Feb 18, 2024 8:01 AM
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infcloudsFeb 18, 2024 8:01 AM
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Quote from whodiini View quoted comment :
These are older obsolete versions. For me, they arent worth the bother despite the low cost. IF you want a travel router, I highly recommend this one:
https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL...R2PX&psc=1 [amazon.com]

I used it on a recent cruise with it plugged into an Anker phone battery and it worked as a hotspot all over the ship for my family. Worked perfectly. Also used it in VPN mode to connect back to my home network and while slow, worked OK. (It was slow because the ship internet speed was slow. )
What's the benefit of using this device on a cruise (instead of like your devices connecting to the cruise's wifi directly)?
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Feb 18, 2024 8:05 AM
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Asian888Feb 18, 2024 8:05 AM
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I use MT3000 as home router or wireguard host and MT1300 as client. It works but slow. I am on a cruise now. The clone feature with my phone Mac doesn't work. It might be IP locked?
Feb 18, 2024 9:15 AM
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whodiiniFeb 18, 2024 9:15 AM
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Quote from infclouds View quoted comment :
What's the benefit of using this device on a cruise (instead of like your devices connecting to the cruise's wifi directly)?
I see you are a new user. Saves $. Cruises charge lots of $$ for wifi per device. This allows one device to serve multiple devices/people.
Feb 18, 2024 1:40 PM
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techie333Feb 18, 2024 1:40 PM
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Feb 18, 2024 1:44 PM
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mrdizleFeb 18, 2024 1:44 PM
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Quote from infclouds View quoted comment :
What's the benefit of using this device on a cruise (instead of like your devices connecting to the cruise's wifi directly)?
You can connect multiple devices to the cruise connection, despite paying for only one.
Also you can use a VPN service through the glinet
Feb 18, 2024 3:04 PM
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EfficientChannel114Feb 18, 2024 3:04 PM
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Quote from whodiini View quoted comment :
These are older obsolete versions. For me, they arent worth the bother despite the low cost. IF you want a travel router, I highly recommend this one:
https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL...R2PX&psc=1

I used it on a recent cruise with it plugged into an Anker phone battery and it worked as a hotspot all over the ship for my family. Worked perfectly. Also used it in VPN mode to connect back to my home network and while slow, worked OK. (It was slow because the ship internet speed was slow. )
Do you know if GL.iNet GL-E750 (MUDI) with EP06-A or AC25-AF will work for sharing wifi on cruise (not about sharing LTE)? If yes, which of the two is better when sharing LTE on land?
It is better to have one to use on cruise with builtin battery.
Feb 18, 2024 3:37 PM
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fbuellerFeb 18, 2024 3:37 PM
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Can someone just put 'cruise' in the title? Because this is getting so out of control now.

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Feb 18, 2024 3:45 PM
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Quote from xjqian View quoted comment :
Voyager of the Sea. Yes it uses StarLink. I got ~ 30 (down) / 5 (up) Mb from my device connected with the Beryl AX, while 4 kids and wife were all using their devices at the same time.
Don't kid yourself. These are not sustained rates. With hundreds of WiFi users on the ship, there is no way you can get 30 down for long. I have gotten as slow as 1Mbps down without any repeater and any repeater will cut the speed in half.
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DeejayMeshFeb 18, 2024 3:46 PM
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Quote from BenjaminL6834 View quoted comment :
One thing I learned from this post is that there are a lot of slickdealsers that go on cruises.
Hard to argue the value proposition of cruises especially if you have hungry kids. My brother in law has 6 kids and eating out on vacation regularly becomes crazy expensive fast, not to mention the need for multiple hotels rooms / large suites / Airbnb house just to house them all.
Feb 18, 2024 4:01 PM
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gullzwayFeb 18, 2024 4:01 PM
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Quote from infclouds View quoted comment :
Could you link a guide to do this please. I'm looking to work remote from another country and seem like I'm working from my house.
https://docs.gl-inet.com/router/j...rd_server/

https://docs.gl-inet.com/router/j...rd_client/
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Feb 18, 2024 4:35 PM
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cobra11murdererFeb 18, 2024 4:35 PM
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Quote from metlfan2003 View quoted comment :
A lot of the thread is about cruise ship internet because of the way cruise lines charge for internet access. You typically pay for each device, so if you can pay for a single connection and use it on multiple devices, those savings add up. For some lines such as MSC, your access is permanently tied to the MAC address of whatever you first connect with, so you can't even log out/log back in on another device. Cruise internet ranges from $12-30 per day, so saving money here is a big consideration, especially if you can do so with a $15 device.

While I partially agree with the sentiment that you should just "disconnect from the world", unfortunately in this day and age, that's not always possible. Some ports of call will give free internet access near the dock, while others do not. It's nice being able to send a message to family members, the people watching my house and pets, check the weather, make a phone call via wifi, etc. while away.
agreed even if its in your room im gonna be taking a 22 day! so needless to say im gonna give the slate here a try.. and hope it works
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Feb 18, 2024 8:14 PM
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Feb 18, 2024 8:14 PM
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Here's a thought. Go no the cruise and disconnect yourself from the rest of the world. Free!
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Feb 18, 2024 9:27 PM
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frythFeb 18, 2024 9:27 PM
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"Let's go on this cruise and sit on our phones all day just like we do st home!" Sad that people can disconnect at all anymore.
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Feb 18, 2024 9:39 PM
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HappyBirthdayBtchFeb 18, 2024 9:39 PM
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Quote from fryth View quoted comment :
"Let's go on this cruise and sit on our phones all day just like we do st home!" Sad that people can disconnect at all anymore.
Cruises are like a floating Home Town Buffet. I'd rather be on my phone 😂
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Feb 18, 2024 10:15 PM
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xjqianFeb 18, 2024 10:15 PM
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Quote from hiroo916 View quoted comment :
what kind of range do you get around your cabin? or do you carry it around the ship?
The 5G band covers neighboring (regular-sized) cabins without issue. The 2.4G band may extend a bit further across three cabins with much reduced (~ 6Mb download) speed (only tested outside of the cabin by walking two doors down). Note that the Beryl AX has two antenna, other models without antenna will have less coverage.

I could have brought it with me around the ship with a power bank as others have suggested and indeed I had prepared for it with two portable batteries. Nevertheless, such situation didn't arise with our little kids onboard on this trip.
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